Ellis is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.
Ellis had started in each of the Phillies' last five games, but aside from turning in a big two-home run, three-RBI performance in Sunday's 11-3 win over the Nationals, he's otherwise come up largely empty at the plate (1-for-13 with two walks and five strikeouts). He'll give way to Josh Harrison at third base Wednesday, though Ellis should have some security in a near-everyday role at a corner-infield spot until the Phillies get one of Darick Hall (thumb) or Alec Bohm (hamstring) back from the injured list.
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Phillies' Drew Ellis: Reaches safely five times in win
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Ellis went 3-for-3 with two walks, a solo home run, a two-run home run and two additional runs scored in Sunday's 11-3 victory over the Nationals.
Ellis is filling in at third base for Alec Bohm, who was recently placed on the injured list with a hamstring issue. The former has drawn three straight starts and burst onto the scene Sunday. Coming into the contest, the 2017 second-round pick had hit just one home run across 109 career plate appearances, so it may be a stretch to expect this type of power on a regular basis. Regardless, Ellis figures to continue drawing starts with Bohm sidelined and has showcased a patient approach at the plate, drawing a walk in each of his first three starts with Philadelphia.
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Phillies' Drew Ellis: Added to roster
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The Phillies selected Ellis' contract from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Ellis had a 1.009 OPS with eight home runs in 21 games this season between Lehigh Valley and Double-A Reading. The 27-year-old can play all over the infield but will primarily serve as the Phillies' first baseman versus left-handed pitching while Alec Bohm (hamstring) is on the shelf.
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Phillies' Drew Ellis: Links up with Philadelphia
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Ellis signed a minor-league contract with the Phillies on Sunday.
The 27-year-old infielder will be moving on to the third organization of his career after stints with Arizona and Seattle. Ellis saw 35 games' worth of big-league action between the 2021 and 2022 seasons, slashing .141/.270/.212 over 100 career plate appearances in the majors. Expect him to report to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
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Mariners' Drew Ellis: Loses spot on 40-man roster
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Ellis cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday.
Ellis appeared in one game for Seattle after he was claimed off waivers in mid-June, and he spent the rest of the season at the Triple-A level. The 26-year-old had a .231/.346/.488 slash line with 15 home runs and 39 RBI in 70 games with Tacoma, though it wasn't enough to retain his spot on the 40-man roster.
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Mariners' Drew Ellis: Lands in Seattle
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The Mariners claimed Ellis off waivers from the Diamondbacks on Thursday and optioned him to Triple-A Tacoma.
Seattle cleared room on the 40-man roster for Ellis by transferring outfielder Mitch Haniger (ankle) from the 10-day to the 60-day injured list. Ellis saw action in six games at the big-league level with Arizona but has spent the majority of the campaign at Triple-A Reno, with whom he produced a .217/.369/.399 batting line over 179 plate appearances.
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Diamondbacks' Drew Ellis: Designated for assignment
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Ellis was designated for assignment by the DIamondbacks on Sunday.
Ellis has appeared in 34 major-league games over the last two years but hasn't made much of an impact, hitting .134/.268/.207. His absence clears a spot on the 40-man roster for Luke Weaver (elbow) to return from the 60-day injured list.
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Diamondbacks' Drew Ellis: Optioned to Triple-A Reno
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Ellis was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Thursday.
Ellis started in just one game after being called up Sunday, and he went 1-for-5 with a double, a run, a walk and two strikeouts during his stint with the major-league club. The 26-year-old should see more consistent playing time in Reno.
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Diamondbacks' Drew Ellis: Enters off bench Tuesday
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Ellis (side) played the final three innings at third base in Tuesday's 8-6 win over Kansas City. He walked in his lone plate appearance.
Both Ellis and Josh Rojas (hand) were held out of the starting lineup but were available off the bench if needed, according to Jack Sommers of MLB.com. Jake Hager started at third base and was pinch-hit for by Jordan Luplow in the sixth. Arizona is off Wednesday, and it's presumed both Ellis and Rojas will be available when the Diamondbacks kick off a four-game series against the Dodgers on Thursday.
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Diamondbacks' Drew Ellis: Dealing with side discomfort
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Ellis left Monday's game against the Royals with right side discomfort.
Ellis drew the start at third base and hit eighth, though he was forced from the game in the fourth inning. Prior to his exit, Ellis went 0-for-1 with a strikeout. Jake Hager took over at third base and could see increased playing time if both Ellis and Josh Rojas (hand) remain sidelined.
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Diamondbacks' Drew Ellis: Doubles in MLB return
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Ellis started at third base and went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Cubs.
Ellis was called up to start with Josh Rojas dealing with a bruised left hand, and it's his second spin in the majors this season. He replaced Yonny Hernandez on the roster, as Arizona manager Torey Lovullo told Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic that he preferred Ellis in matchups against opposing pitchers in the coming days.
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Diamondbacks' Drew Ellis: Called up, starting Sunday
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The Diamondbacks called up Ellis from Triple-A Reno on Sunday. He'll start at third base and bat ninth in the Diamondbacks' series finale with the Cubs.
Ellis joins the active roster as a replacement for infielder Yonny Hernandez, who was optioned to Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move. With top third baseman Josh Rojas (hand) getting the day off Sunday, Ellis will slot into the lineup right away, but don't expect Ellis to pick up regular playing time unless Rojas' hand injury requires a stint on the 10-day injured list.
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Diamondbacks' Drew Ellis: Takes seat Saturday
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Ellis isn't starting Saturday's game against the Padres.
Ellis started in each of the first two games of the regular season and went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. Sergio Alcantara will start at the hot corner and bat eighth Saturday.
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Diamondbacks' Drew Ellis: Logs two plate appearances
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Ellis went 0-for-2 before being lifted for a pinch hitter in the seventh inning of Thursday's 4-2 win over the Padres.
Ellis got the start at third base with Josh Rojas (oblique) on the shelf for the first few weeks of the season. Sergio Alcantara replaced Ellis at third after Cooper Hummel walked as a pinch hitter in the seventh. For now, Ellis and Alcantara will share the hot corner. The organization acquired another player that can play third Thursday, picking up Yonny Hernandez from the Rangers, but he'll open at Triple-A Reno.
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Diamondbacks' Drew Ellis: Back in big-league camp
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Ellis is back with the Diamondbacks in big-league camp Sunday in the wake of Josh Rojas' oblique injury, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.
Ellis was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Thursday and will make a quick return to major-league spring training with Arizona in need of more infield depth. The 26-year-old is only 2-for-15 with six strikeouts in Cactus League play, but the injury to Rojas could allow him to snap a spot on the Opening Day roster.
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Diamondbacks' Drew Ellis: Playing regularly
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Ellis started at second base and went 1-for-2 with a run scored in Friday's 9-4 loss to Colorado. He was also hit by a pitch.
Ellis started for the seventh time over the last nine games, showing up at second and third base, despite not doing very much at the plate. The 25-year-old infielder is 4-for-22 (.182) during that stretch and batting .136 with a .460 OPS overall. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo will give at-bats to young players like Ellis, who has not been as productive as Josh Rojas, Josh VanMeter or Pavin Smith.
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Diamondbacks' Drew Ellis: Gets chance at third base
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Ellis started at third base Wednesday and went 0-for-4 in a 7-1 loss to the Giants.
The Eduardo Escobar trade created an opportunity for Ellis, who has started three of the last four games at the hot corner. The 25-year-old had a hit in his first major league at-bat -- a pinch-hit single -- but he's gone hitless over the next 13 plate appearances.
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Diamondbacks' Drew Ellis: Called up by Diamondbacks
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Ellis' contract was selected by the Diamondbacks on Friday, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.
The 25-year-old doesn't have any noteworthy tool beyond his plus raw power, but he's performed well at the Triple-A level this season, hitting .286/.396/.554 with 13 homers in 65 games for Reno. He's primarily played third base, with the occasional start at first and second.
